Negative drilling in Burkina Faso pose a major challenge for agricultural entrepreneurs. With significant financial losses, an unpredictable subsoil and difficult hydrogeological conditions, access to water remains fraught with obstacles. Experts recommend in-depth studies, the use of qualified professionals and better

In 2022, Awa TRAORÉ became the mother of twins. When it came time to introduce solid foods, she looked for healthy solutions to feed them. She then began making her own homemade fruit and vegetable purees. The children loved them, and other parents took an interest in her method. Little by little, what started as a fa

In Burkina Faso, vegetable producers are facing severe pest infestations that are destroying their crops: yellowing leaves, rotting roots and lost harvests. Amidou NIKIEMA and Adama OUÉDRAOGO, both experienced farmers, say they regularly suffer significant losses in their vegetable fields. In response to this situatio

At just 22 years of age, Rakia Siaka KANTA is the founder of “Anw Ka”, an agrifood company specialising in the processing of local products. After completing her studies in Algeria, Rakia Kanta decided to return to her native Mali. She had a clear vision: to develop local resources through a project inspire

“Babenda” is a traditional dish from Burkina Faso, comprised of mainly vegetables and leaves. Nowadays, this dish is prepared and served in an improved version and is part of the eating habits of Burkinabè. In our first video from the “Try it at home!” series, Orokia BILLA, food entrepreneur, e

Céline ILBOUDO is passionate gardener. She grows organic vegetables in her garden. This work brings her a lot of joy and acts as a natural anti-stress. Today, Céline has made gardening a business activity. She owns a shop, where she sells nurseries and vegetable seeds. Her goal is to influence as many people as possi

Very often, the expression “having a green thumb” is designated to people who have a talent for growing plants. In this video from our new series called “Green Thumb”, we meet Odette OUEDRAOGO, a passionate gardener who grows vegetables and herbs in her home garden for daily consumption. Today,